Bill Reeves started his coaching career as the head coach for Calumet Junior and Senior High Schools from 1972-1981.

In 1982, he moved to El Reno where he coached from 1982-1995, briefly coming back in 2013-14. Over his years in El Reno, he coached 11 state champions, 52 state placers, four high school All-Americans, eight Oklahoma All-State wrestlers, nine district championship teams and two state runner-up teams.

He was honored as District Wrestling Coach of the Year and as an All-State wrestling coach.